On Saturday, March 30th and Sunday, March 31st, over 200 students from across Niagara will be at Brock University (Pond Inlet) displaying their science and engineering projects as part of the 57th annual Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Over 100 volunteer judges comprised of local scientists, engineers and business professionals will judge the projects on Saturday March 30th with a Community Open House taking place on Sunday March 31st from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.

The topics of the projects being displayed are as diverse as the students who have researched them. Projects are presented in both English and French and represent the work of students from grade 5 through to grade 12. Titles this year include:

“Solar Speedway”– Grade 6 (Juvenile)

“OOPS…I Wet My Plants” – Grade 8 (Junior)

“Berrytricity: Enhancing Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Performance Using Rotten Blueberry Extracts” – Grade 9 (Intermediate)

“Mobile Technology and Triangular Health” – Grade 12 (Senior)

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Wednesday April 3rd at St. Catharines Collegiate in St. Catharines from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Top awarded students will take their projects to compete at the 58th Canada Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, New Brunswick in May.

Mon. March 25-Sat. March 30th open during library hours. Come to the Pelham Library in Fonthill at 43 Pelham Town Square & find books, DVD'S, puzzles & more at great prices! Sat. March 30th from 1-5 fill a plastic grocery bag for $2.00! For info call: 905-892-6443 or visit: www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church Stitchers Artisan Display

Friday May 3rd, 2:00 – 6:00pm and Saturday May 4th, 10:00am – 2:00pm

201 Church St. Belleville K8N 5P2    Admission $2.00

Join us as we display beautifully handcrafted items in the pews of our sanctuary. An Artisan Market Place will be available, as well as a refreshment area for you to enjoy. The display will feature the work of Canadian Quilters’ Association’s Youth Challenge participants from the Quinte Area.

Raffle tickets on a beautifully handcrafted quilt will be available, with the draw taking place at 2:00pm on Saturday May 4th.   Tickets are $3. Each or 2 for $5.00

This is my 6th year having a fundraiser for Hydrocephalus Canada. It always is held around the date I had my brain surgery (May 13th 2013). We have books, toys, games, clothes etc. Rain or shine. No early birds. Free info brochures, and bookmarks about hydrocephalus are available.

Les ateliers Musclez vos méninges s'adressent aux aînés qui vivent un vieillissement normal. Une foule de sujets intéressants sont traités : le lien entre le stress et la mémoire, comment se rappeler des noms, mieux utiliser sa créativité. Les mardis du 23 avril au 25 juin de 9 h 30 à midi. Inscription gratuite : 450 373-2111. 

April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate the Belleville Public Library will be a holding an Evening Coffee House on Tues. April 16 with performances from 6-7:30. Come for 5:30 to sign up for a 5 minute set to recite original poetry, or bring your acoustic guitar to play an original song (first come, first served). We will also be featuring the poet Heather Cadsby courtesy of the League of Canadian Poets and Canada Council for the Arts. Come out for an evening of great entertainment, or show off your poetry and music skills! Ages 16+.

For more information call 613-968-6731 x2037.  

51st annual Quinte Rotary Music Festival takes place April 8-13, 2019 at Eastminster United Church, St. Matthew’s United Church and the Salvation Army Church.  The Concert of the Stars will be held April 24.  All events are free, donations are appreciated.  Please see www.quinterotarymusicfestival.com for more information.  A partnership between the Rotary Clubs of Belleville, Trenton and Quinte Sunrise, the festival creates a platform to showcase the musical talents of the youth in our community.

Briĺng the kids to our craft table & Easter hunt while you check out local crafters & vendors!  While you're there get an Easter picture done too. There's sure to be something for everyone! Sunday, April 7th 10 am - 3 PM at the Best Western